| Johnson Mountain | |
|---|---|
 Johnson Mountain, southwest aspect | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,106 ft (1,861 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 586 ft (179 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | The Watchman (6,545 ft)[2] |
| Isolation | 0.85 mi (1.37 km)[2] |
| Coordinates | 37°10′27″N112°59′10″W / 37.174065°N 112.986038°W /37.174065; -112.986038[1] |
| Geography | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Washington |
| Protected area | Zion National Park |
| Parent range | Colorado Plateau |
| Topo map | USGSSpringdale East |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | Jurassic |
| Rock type | Navajo sandstone |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | class 4scrambling[2] |
Johnson Mountain is a 6,106-foot (1,861 m)Navajo Sandstone summit located inZion National Park, inWashington County of southwestUtah, United States.[3]
Johnson Mountain is located immediately southeast ofSpringdale, towering 2,200 feet (670 meters) above the town and the floor ofZion Canyon. It is wedged between the North and East Forks of theVirgin River which drain precipitationrunoff from this mountain. Its nearest higher neighbor isThe Watchman, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) to the north-northeast, andMount Kinesava is positioned 2.94 mi (4.73 km) directly across the canyon to the northwest.[1]Shunesburg Mountain is set 2 mi (3.2 km) to the southeast, directly across the mouth of Parunuweap Canyon. This feature's name was officially adopted in 1934 by theU.S. Board on Geographic Names. It is named for Nephi Johnson (1833–1919), a Mormon missionary, interpreter, explorer, and the first white man to visit Zion Canyon.[3] In 1858 aPaiute guide by the name ofNauguts led Nephi into the Zion Canyon area of the upper Virgin River.[4] Johnson wrote a favorable report about the agricultural potential of the upper Virgin River basin, where he founded the town ofVirgin.
Spring and fall are the most favorable seasons to visit Johnson Mountain. According to theKöppen climate classification system, it is located in aCold semi-arid climate zone, which is defined by the coldest month having an average mean temperature below 32 °F (0 °C), and at least 50% of the total annual precipitation being received during the spring and summer. This desert climate receives less than 10 inches (250 millimeters) of annual rainfall, and snowfall is generally light during the winter.[5]
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